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4-star hotels in Rab
A shortlist of 4-star hotels on the island of Rab, from heritage houses in the car-free old town to resort hotels and villas on the coast. It is for travellers who want a comfortable base for beaches, the pedestrian streets of Rab town, and the island's summer events.
Staying in Rab
Rab is an island of stone streets and shallow beaches, reached by a short ferry hop from the mainland. Its old town sits on a peninsula, a pedestrian zone of squares, churches and harbour views, while the coast around it is a string of beach strips and pine-shaded promenades. In summer the island fills with the Rab Medieval Festival and the Rab Fiera, and the sea stays warm enough for swimming from May to September.
The hotels on this list cluster in three spots. Several are in or beside the old town itself, on M. De Dominisa and Obala Kralja Petra Kresimira Iv, minutes from the pedestrian centre. Others stand along the Banjol coastal strip to the south or in Palit just north. The rest sit in Kampor, a few kilometres out along the bay. Couples and short-break visitors tend to prefer the old-town addresses; families gravitate to the resort hotels with pools, kids' pools and playgrounds; guests who want sea and quiet choose Kampor.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Valamar Padova Hotel
Banjol 322, Rab, Croatia
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereIn Banjol, 0.8 km from Rab's centre, the Valamar Padova Hotel is a 4-star base for families and couples who want the water close by: the beach is nearby, and there are outdoor and indoor pools plus a kids pool and playground. Guest rating 4.7 from 2665 reviews. Adults get a sauna, massage and fitness centre, and a buffet restaurant and bar keep meals easy.
See Valamar Padova HotelImperial Heritage Hotel Valamar Collection
M. De Dominisa 9, Rab, Croatia
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereSet on M. De Dominisa 9, only 0.2 km from the centre, this Valamar Collection hotel pairs an indoor and an outdoor pool with a Jacuzzi, fitness centre, massage and aerobics. Breakfast in room and room service suit slow mornings; a garden, lounge and market cover the rest. Family rooms are available and pets are allowed. Free wifi and free car parking. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 972 reviews.
See Imperial Heritage Hotel Valamar CollectionArba Resort Valamar Collection
Kampor 78, Rab, Croatia
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Parking
Why stay hereKampor 78, 2.8 km from the centre, Arba Resort puts the sea and a beach within reach and adds an indoor pool, an outdoor pool and a kids pool. Sauna, Jacuzzi and massage handle the quiet hours; a games room, playground and entertainment activities fill the rest. Balconies, family rooms, room service, minibar and pets allowed. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 175 reviews, with free wifi.
See Arba Resort Valamar CollectionArbiana Heritage Hotel
Obala Kralja Petra Kresimira Iv, Rab, Croatia
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Car parking
Why stay hereOn Obala Kralja Petra Kresimira Iv, 0.8 km from the centre, Arbiana Heritage Hotel leans on a garden, terrace and library alongside an outdoor pool and a spa. Bicycle hire and fishing suit guests who would rather be outdoors, while a computer room, banquet space and express check in and check out keep things practical. Staff are multilingual and the hotel is wheelchair accessible. Free wifi and parking; a shuttle service runs too. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 425 reviews.
See Arbiana Heritage HotelValamar Carolina Hotel & Villas
Kampor 82, Rab, Croatia
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereKampor 82, 3.0 km from Rab's centre, where the sea and a beach sit beside an outdoor pool and a separate salt water pool. A spa, sauna and massage form the wellness side, with a fitness centre and entertainment activities alongside. Breakfast in room and room service suit late starts, and special diets are catered for. Pets are allowed; free wifi and free car parking. Guest rating 4.5 from 1021 reviews.
See Valamar Carolina Hotel & VillasRab Paradise Villa 3 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms
Palit 39 51280 Rab Croatia, Rab, Croatia
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereA self-contained villa on Palit 39, 0.1 km from the centre of Rab — the closest base on this list to town. Three bedrooms and three bathrooms come with a full kitchen: oven, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator and washing machine. A fireplace, patio and garden make it comfortable for a family or group who want to cook and spread out. High chairs, cot, towels and free car parking are provided; pets allowed and wheelchair accessible. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 69 reviews.
See Rab Paradise Villa 3 Bedrooms 3 BathroomsKandarola Resort
Kampor 68 B E F G Apartments, Rab, Croatia
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
Why stay hereKandarola Resort in Kampor, 1.7 km from the centre, mixes apartments with an outdoor pool, garden, terrace and picnic area. Kitchens include an oven, microwave, dishwasher and refrigerator, so self-catering is straightforward, while a playground and a beach nearby keep children occupied. Sea views, sofa beds, high chairs and cots are among the extras, with valet parking, a shuttle service and free car parking. The property holds a perfect 5.0 out of 5 from 15 reviews.
See Kandarola ResortIntegrated Hotel Arbia Villa Magdalena
327 Banjol, Rab, Croatia
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereOn 327 Banjol, 0.9 km from the centre, Villa Magdalena combines hotel services with kitchen and kitchenette units looking toward the sea. Divers and anglers are well placed: diving and fishing both feature, and bicycle hire is at hand. Family rooms, a terrace, a garden and a bar make the evenings easy, and the beach is nearby. A 24 hour front desk, free wifi and parking. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 9 reviews.
See Integrated Hotel Arbia Villa MagdalenaVillas Arbia Margita
Banjol 323 51280 Rab, Rab, Croatia
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Parking
- Lounge
- Family rooms
Why stay hereVillas Arbia Margita sits at Banjol 323, 0.9 km from the centre of Rab, with a beach nearby and a garden and terrace for the hours in between. Family rooms and a lounge give groups room, and a bar serves the evenings. Express check in, a 24 hour front desk, housekeeping and laundry service smooth the stay, and luggage storage helps on departure day. Air conditioning throughout, free wifi and parking.
See Villas Arbia MargitaApartment Jadranka 1 by Interhome
Banjol 577 Rab 51280, Rab, Croatia
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Beach nearby
Why stay hereApartment Jadranka 1 is a single self-catering unit at Banjol 577, 1.9 km from Rab's centre and close to a beach. A kitchen with oven and refrigerator, a terrace and a garden cover the essentials, with the sea in the setting and a bar nearby. Air conditioning, a safe, a TV and free wifi indoors; free car parking and laundry service on site. Best for a couple or small family who prefer an apartment to a hotel.
See Apartment Jadranka 1 by InterhomeApartment Jadranka 2 by Interhome
51280, Rab, Croatia
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Beach nearby
Why stay hereThe second Jadranka unit, 1.9 km from the centre of Rab and a short distance from the beach. Self-catering comes complete with a kitchen, oven and refrigerator, plus a terrace and garden outdoors. Air conditioning, a safe, a TV and free wifi are inside. Bars are nearby, laundry service is available and a car can be parked free of charge. Suited to guests who want their own kitchen and a quiet base.
See Apartment Jadranka 2 by InterhomeApartment Jadranka 3 by Interhome
51280, Rab, Croatia
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Beach nearby
Why stay hereApartment Jadranka 3 adds a balcony to the Jadranka set, 1.9 km from the centre of Rab and close to a beach. The kitchen has an oven and a refrigerator, and there is a garden as well as the balcony for sitting out. Air conditioning, a safe, a TV and free wifi are provided, with laundry service and free car parking on site. A practical apartment for guests who want to cook and come and go independently.
See Apartment Jadranka 3 by InterhomeVilla Ana
Barbat 14 51280 Rab, Rab, Croatia
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Lounge
Why stay hereVilla Ana at Barbat 14, 3.0 km from the centre, faces the sea and stands close to a beach. Guests can cook in a full kitchen with oven, microwave, dishwasher and refrigerator, or take breakfast at the villa. Bicycle hire, diving and fishing are within the offer, and a garden, terrace, patio and balcony give plenty of outdoor space. Family rooms, cots and high chairs for children; pets allowed, free wifi and free car parking.
See Villa AnaM. de Dominisa 5
M. De Dominisa 5 M.De Dominisa5, Rab, Croatia
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereAn apartment at M. De Dominisa 5, 0.3 km from the centre of Rab, among the closest addresses here. A kitchen and kitchenette with oven, microwave and dishwasher, plus a balcony, patio and garden, make it easy to settle in. Guests can arrange canoeing, diving, fishing and horse back riding. Family rooms, express check in, luggage storage, free wifi and free car parking; the sea and a beach are nearby.
See M. de Dominisa 5Luxury villa with a swimming pool Supetarska Draga Gonar Rab 15575
51280 Rab Croatia Rab, Rab, Croatia
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereFurthest from town at 6.4 km, this villa in Supetarska Draga trades proximity for privacy: a swimming pool outdoors, a sauna indoors, a terrace and the sea nearby. The kitchen has an oven, dishwasher, refrigerator and washing machine, so longer stays work well. Air conditioning, a safe, a TV and free wifi come with free car parking, and pets are allowed. A good fit for a group wanting a whole villa with a pool.
See Luxury villa with a swimming pool Supetarska Draga Gonar Rab 15575
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valamar Padova Hotel | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – | 0.8 km |
| Imperial Heritage Hotel Valamar Collection | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 0.2 km |
| Arba Resort Valamar Collection | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | Yes | 2.8 km |
| Arbiana Heritage Hotel | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – | 0.8 km |
| Valamar Carolina Hotel & Villas | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 3.0 km |
| Rab Paradise Villa 3 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes | 0.1 km |
| Kandarola Resort | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – | 1.7 km |
| Integrated Hotel Arbia Villa Magdalena | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 0.9 km |
| Villas Arbia Margita | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 0.9 km |
| Apartment Jadranka 1 by Interhome | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 1.9 km |
| Apartment Jadranka 2 by Interhome | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 1.9 km |
| Apartment Jadranka 3 by Interhome | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 1.9 km |
| Villa Ana | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | Yes | 3.0 km |
| M. de Dominisa 5 | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 0.3 km |
| Luxury villa with a swimming pool Supetarska Draga Gonar Rab 15575 | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | Yes | 6.4 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Valamar Padova Hotel has family rooms, a kids pool, a playground and an indoor and outdoor pool, and sits 0.8 km from the centre. Arba Resort Valamar Collection in Kampor adds family rooms, a kids pool, a playground and sea views, while Kandarola Resort pairs an outdoor pool with a playground and self-catering apartments.
Valamar Padova Hotel · Arba Resort Valamar Collection · Kandarola Resort
Closest to the centre
Rab Paradise Villa 3 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms is 0.1 km from the centre, and Imperial Heritage Hotel Valamar Collection on M. De Dominisa 9 is 0.2 km away. M. de Dominisa 5, 0.3 km out, is an apartment with kitchen, terrace and sea views. All three put the pedestrian old town within a short walk.
Rab Paradise Villa 3 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms · Imperial Heritage Hotel Valamar Collection · M. de Dominisa 5
Heritage and old-town stays
Imperial Heritage Hotel Valamar Collection and Arbiana Heritage Hotel both sit in the old town, the first with indoor and outdoor pools, spa treatments and a Jacuzzi, the second with a spa, outdoor pool and library. M. de Dominisa 5 offers an apartment in the same historic quarter.
Imperial Heritage Hotel Valamar Collection · Arbiana Heritage Hotel · M. de Dominisa 5
Sea, pools and quiet
Valamar Carolina Hotel & Villas and Arba Resort Valamar Collection are both in Kampor with sea views, outdoor pools and spas, Arba adding a kids pool and playground. Kandarola Resort and Luxury villa with a swimming pool Supetarska Draga Gonar Rab 15575 offer private pools further from town.
Valamar Carolina Hotel & Villas · Arba Resort Valamar Collection · Kandarola Resort · Luxury villa with a swimming pool Supetarska Draga Gonar Rab 15575
Where to stay in Rab
Banjol
A coastal strip south of the old town, with beaches, campsites and apartment accommodations, popular for its relaxed atmosphere. It is a quiet base with its own waterfront, around 0.8 to 1.9 km from the centre, suited to guests who want the beach on the doorstep and the old town a short walk or ride away.
Our picks here: Valamar Padova Hotel · Integrated Hotel Arbia Villa Magdalena · Villas Arbia Margita · Apartment Jadranka 1 by Interhome
Kampor
Kampor lies along the bay a few kilometres from Rab town and holds several of the island's resort hotels. Expect pools, spas and sea views, with the centre around 1.7 to 3 km away, so a car, shuttle or local bus is useful for evenings in the old town.
Our picks here: Arba Resort Valamar Collection · Valamar Carolina Hotel & Villas · Kandarola Resort
Palit
A leafy residential area just north of the old town, with many hotels and guesthouses, and a waterfront promenade. It is the closest address on this list to the centre, 0.1 km, so the old town is reachable on foot.
Our picks here: Rab Paradise Villa 3 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to the centre of Rab?
Rab Paradise Villa 3 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms in Palit is 0.1 km from the centre, followed by Imperial Heritage Hotel Valamar Collection on M. De Dominisa 9 at 0.2 km and M. de Dominisa 5 at 0.3 km. The old town is pedestrian-only, so all three are walking distance.
Do any of these hotels have a pool?
Yes. Valamar Padova Hotel, Imperial Heritage Hotel Valamar Collection, Arba Resort Valamar Collection, Arbiana Heritage Hotel and Valamar Carolina Hotel & Villas all list an outdoor pool, and most also have an indoor pool. Kandarola Resort and the Luxury villa with a swimming pool Supetarska Draga Gonar Rab 15575 have their own pools.
Which hotels are best for families with children?
Valamar Padova Hotel has family rooms, a kids pool and a playground, and Arba Resort Valamar Collection in Kampor adds the same plus sea views. Kandarola Resort has a playground and an outdoor pool, and Villa Ana and the Rab Paradise Villa offer family rooms and self-catering kitchens.
Can I park at these hotels?
Free car parking is listed at Valamar Padova Hotel, Imperial Heritage Hotel Valamar Collection, Valamar Carolina Hotel & Villas, Kandarola Resort and several of the apartments and villas. Arbiana Heritage Hotel has parking, self parking and shuttle service, with a surcharge noted.
Are pets allowed in any of these hotels?
Pets are allowed at Imperial Heritage Hotel Valamar Collection, Arba Resort Valamar Collection, Valamar Carolina Hotel & Villas, the Rab Paradise Villa, Villa Ana, the Luxury villa with a swimming pool Supetarska Draga Gonar Rab 15575 and Kandarola Resort.
Which hotels have a spa or sauna?
Valamar Padova Hotel lists a sauna and massage, Arbiana Heritage Hotel has a spa, and Valamar Carolina Hotel & Villas lists both a spa and a sauna. Arba Resort Valamar Collection adds a Jacuzzi and sauna, and the Luxury villa with a swimming pool Supetarska Draga Gonar Rab 15575 has a sauna.
Which hotel has the best guest rating?
Kandarola Resort holds 5.0 out of 5 from 15 reviews, and Integrated Hotel Arbia Villa Magdalena 4.9 from 9. Among the larger hotels, Arba Resort Valamar Collection scores 4.8 from 175 reviews and Valamar Padova Hotel 4.7 from 2665 reviews.
Do the hotels serve breakfast?
Breakfast in room is listed at Imperial Heritage Hotel Valamar Collection and Valamar Carolina Hotel & Villas, and Villa Ana lists breakfast. Several hotels have restaurants and bars on site, and the apartments and villas have kitchens for preparing your own meals.